War on drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board. Date: January 21, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This…
Ecuador: After the Ecuadorian Congress is seized by indigenous organizations, Col. Lucio Gutiérrez, Carlos Solorzano and Antonio Vargas depose President Jamil Mahuad. Gutierrez is later replaced by Gen. Carlos Mendoza, who resigns and allows Vice-President Gustavo Noboa to succeed Mahuad. Date: January 21, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21…
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes the Mexican state of Colima, killing 29 and leaving approximately 10,000 people homeless. Date: January 21, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2003 📅 On This Day (Today)
NASA's MER-A (the Mars Rover Spirit) ceases communication with mission control. The problem lies in the management of its flash memory and is fixed remotely from Earth on February 6. Date: January 21, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This…
In Belmopan, Belize, the unrest over the government's new taxes erupts into riots. Date: January 21, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)
Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, officially ending a three-week war it had with Hamas. However, intermittent fire by both sides continues in the weeks to follow. Date: January 21, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today)
Anti-government demonstrations take place in Tirana, Albania. Four people die from gunshots, allegedly fired from armed police protecting the Prime Minister's office. Date: January 21, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today)
Rojava conflict: The Jazira Canton declares its autonomy from the Syrian Arab Republic. Date: January 21, 2014 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2014 📅 On This Day (Today)
Over 400 cities across America and 160+ countries worldwide participate in a large-scale women's march, including in Portland, on Donald Trump's first full day as President of the United States. Date: January 21, 2017 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2017 📅 On This…
Huu Can Tran, 72, opens fire in a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, killing eleven people and injuring nine others before later committing suicide. It is the worst mass shooting in Los Angeles County since the 2008 Covina massacre. Date: January 21, 2023 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21…